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So-called mathematical compasses imported by George Borgfeldt Co. figured in a tariff controversy settled yesterday by the Board of General Appraisers. The articles were of lacquered iron or steel, about 2 1/4 inches long, and retailed for 1 cent apiece. The Collector returned the goods at 35 per cent. as toys, whereas the importers claimed a rate of only 20 per cent. as manufactures of metal not specially provided for.

May 14, 1916

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